you have access to an array of destructive weapons. By commanding a device so powerful and advanced your battlefield decisions will shape the direction of each engagement and ultimately the entire war. * Take control of the Battle Engine war machine the most powerful weapon in a global conflict and engage in real-time combat in massive environments. * Transform from flight mode to ground mode and attack with vulcan cannons grenades spread bombs flux missiles and six other devastating weapons - all capable of augmentation. * Progress through a branching storyline of 43 missions and play through advanced variations as you increase your skills. * Battle with or against a friend in three intense multiplayer modes - Skirmish Versus and Cooperative. ...  (less)

as he becomes embroiled with the case of the mysterious English ironclad build in Liverpool! Various options for ship upgrade - additional guns, red-hot cannonballs, powder rockets, Gatling guns and other 'high end' weapons of 19th century Variety of cold-steel weapons, combo moves and firearms to use and master ESRB Rated M for Mature  (less)

stop an international mob war.With computer-animated cinematic sequences doing the lion's share of the storytelling, players must guide Tanner through more than 40 action-packed missions in four different city settings, this time on foot--which primarily allows Tanner to carjack other vehicles--as well as behind the wheel.While it can be of a lot of fun to play, Driver 2is no joy ride. The missions can be quite unforgiving and require many restarts to complete, and the cops are quite determined--even at the "Easy" setting. Also, the game's coarse, choppy 3-D graphics often get in the way of things, with slowdowns disrupting the game's pace, and buildings and such popping up out of nowhere. --Joe HonPros:Drive like a ba...  (less)

In return, Confederate government started giving out the privateer patents, thus building a powerful fleet of commercial raiders, the best example of which was the legendary captain Raphael Semmes. Also, smuggling the goods through the blockade became very profitable, though risky, business and attracted numerous traders to attempts of running the blockade. Abraham Gray, the main character, starts the game as a captain of a privately-owned vessel, but soon becomes involved into the story of blockade-running, military espionage and the ultimately powerful ironclad, built in Liverpool for the Confederacy. This ironclad alone could have change the course of war and bring the victory to the Rebel states. Then Abraham can join either Confederacy as a raider, or a Union as a spy. The player is free to sail across the game's world, from southern coasts of the USA and Florida to Jamaica and North Caribbean. He can trade and smuggle goods between nineteen ports, both free and blockaded, raid the cargo ships, battle the warships and ironclads and complete quests for either Union or Confederacy. Aside from naval combat, Swashbucklers features strong on-foot gameplay, in which Abraham slashes his way through in various locations, confronting dozens of various enemies and bosses. The game's role-playing system, based of three main characteristics and numerous perks, allows the player to develop the main character in various ways. He can improve his naval skills, learn new combos and shooting modes, or become the best trader in the Caribbean. Also, there are numerous options to upgrade the ship with Gatling guns, heavy weaponry, steam engines, or better sails. Features: Thrilling atmosphere of political intrigues and military espionage in times of last greatest Caribbean piracy renascence Freeplay game structure and a huge world of North Caribbean and Mexican Gulf Blend of exciting high seas battles, fast-paced third-person swordfights and skirmishes Large variety of gameplay forms and challenges: from 'beat' em up' style fights to pirate raids and naval battles Various options for ship upgrade (additional guns, red-hot cannonballs, powder rockets, Gatling guns and other 'high end' weapons of 19th century) Variety of cold-steel weapons, combo moves and firearms to use and master Advanced role-playing system, allowing a numerous options to develop and master character's skills  (less)